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Santa comes early for Dalhart’s Golden Wolf Mascot

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By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD

With Dalhart gearing up for Christmas, our high school mascot received an early Christmas present. A new mascot costume has been purchased in the name of school spirit. The furry faced, friendly wolf came equipped with a fan to cool the wearer, more vents to allow air to circulate and a friendlier face. “We’re in hope the new face won’t be as scary for young children,” stated Brandy Carranza, cheerleader sponsor.

Wolves get off to a good start

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By RODNEY WHITE

The Wolves got off to a good start in the opening game of the Clarendon tournament, which ran December 8 – 10, as they defeated Highland Park. The Wolves won 75-21. Davonte Burks led the way with 14 points, and five of the Wolves scored double figures.

Jonathan Baumert awarded rank of Eagle Scout

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Jonathan Baumert met with the Golden Eagle/Quanah Parker Eagle Board of Review Committee in Amarillo on November 17, 2011. The Committee reviewed Baumert’s achievements and awarded him the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.

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“Edna’s Light” Christmas Program 2011

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The Dalhart Ministerial Alliance is pleased to announce that the Edna’s Light Christmas Basket Adoption Program is in full swing. The program benefits families in the community that feel they will need help with Christmas gifts for their children. If you are interested in adopting a family for the Christmas season simply choose a number from the roster below and call 884-5933 to receive the information about the family you have chosen. The roster will be updated in the Dalhart Texan every Monday through the end of the program. The last day to adopt a family will be Sunday, December 11th.

Mary Bell’s Christmas preparation underway

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By LEANN PACHECO

One of Dalhart’s favorite holiday traditions, Mary Bell’s Christmas, is gearing up for its fifth year of delighting children and the elderly of Dallam and Hartley Counties. Christmas is a joyous and memorable occasion for most, but there are some families and individuals without the means to participate in traditional gift-giving.

AgriLife Extension recognizes outstanding 4-H members

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Twenty-seven 4-H members from the Panhandle area were honored for their outstanding contributions to the 4-H program at the 54th annual Gold Star Banquet on Saturday, December 3 at the Alumni Banquet Facility of West Texas A&M University in Canyon.

A puppy for Christmas sounds good

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By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD

The thought of a cute new puppy in your Christmas morning pictures sounds great, but - oh no! The days that follow can be a disaster, even if you’re not the victim of fraud! One of the latest scams is with puppies. Have you ever read a classified ad that states, “Cute puppy, vet checked, lots of love, great with kids and other pets, all shots are up to date.” The ad will only list an email address for a contact. This is a ‘buyer beware.’

Jotting Judi

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Mary, the Father’s choice

By REV. JUDI WIEGMAN

In a small, insignificant village called Nazareth there lived a young woman named Mary. She went about the daily chores in her parent’s home, met Joseph, who was to become her husband and began to prepare for her marriage.The God of the universe looked down on fallen man. He knew He must redeem them. He did not go to a thriving metropolis. He did not go to a palace. He sent an angel to the small, insignificant village, Nazareth with an important message for Mary who was “highly favored by Him.” Her “song of praise” recorded in Luke Chapter 1, indicates her lowly estate in life.

Texas Rangers investigation of police officer

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By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD

Public servants pledge to serve all with respect, fairness and compassion and in saying this officers do this while observing the highest ethical standards. The officers of the Dalhart Police Department, whether they agree or not are role models for the community.

Snow, wind, icy roads and accidents

The noise at dawn

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By LEANN PACHECO

Today marks the 70th anniversary of the attack which abruptly brought America into the Second World War as a full combatant. On an otherwise calm Sunday morning on December 7, 1941, the Japanese shocked the world by bombing the American naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

DISD approves insurance claim

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By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD

In a special board meeting held Monday, December 05, 2011 at noon the DISD voted unanimously to accept the offer from their insurance company for the roof damage to the Intermediate School. The DISD goal for holding the special meeting was to move the insurance settlement along in hopes of completing the repairs during Christmas break.

2011 Christmas Tour of Homes

Gordon family receives 2011 Habitat Award

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By LEANN PACHECO

The Rita Blanca Quail Coalition held its 20th Annual Sportsman’s Banquet Friday evening, December 2 at Rita Blanca Coliseum. The Rita Blanca Chapter is one of 12 local chapters in Texas, with a membership of sportsmen and women whose mission is “To sustain and restore huntable wild quail populations, to encourage and educate interested youth and to celebrate our quail hunting heritage in this region.”

Shop local, avoid injury

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By LEANN PACHECO

Black Friday 2011 saw its share of bargain-fueled insanity, as shoppers lined up earlier than ever to take advantage of midnight openings and to get discounts at stores that even opened on Thanksgiving Day. For some stores, Thanksgiving is apparently the New Black Friday. Wal-Mart launched its holiday kickoff at 10:00 p.m., joining Toys ‘R Us and other chains that barely let the turkey get cold before opening their doors.

2011 Christmas Tour of Homes

“Edna’s Light” Christmas Program 2011

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The Dalhart Ministerial Alliance is pleased to announce that the Edna’s Light Christmas Basket Adoption Program is in full swing. The program benefits families in the community that feel they will need help with Christmas gifts for their children.

Dalhart farmer selected best of the best

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By TAMMI KATE LEDFORD

Local farmer and rancher Bud Snead received the 2011 Farmer and Rancher of the Year award Wednesday, November 30, 2011 in Amarillo. When he was coerced into attending the luncheon where all of the nominees were in attendance for the award ceremony, Snead was lead to believe he would be seated at the Triumph Seed table along with all of his family. Snead truly did not know that he would be receiving the prestigious award. His family and friends were all in on the secret. “We kept it from him for two weeks,” explained Jimmie Dee Bennett.